Social isolation and alcohol cravings: a brain study
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests how being socially isolated changes your brain's automatic (Pavlovian) reactions to alcohol. It may help explain why drinking habits can get stronger when you're alone.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have alcohol use disorder (at least 4 DSM-5 symptoms) and don't plan to stop drinking
- You speak German well enough to fill out questionnaires
- You are available from 3pm to 6pm on two consecutive days
- You have health insurance
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking brain-affecting meds
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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